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WHY REAL MADRID FORCED A "GUARANTEED STARTS" CLAUSE IN ENDRICK’S LYON LOAN
Endrick joins Lyon on a 6-month loan for €1M! The No. 9 striker targets a World Cup spot after leaving Xabi Alonso's bench.
Okay, so Endrick's loan from Real Madrid is now official, just like everyone thought. The Brazilian kid is heading to Lyon in France until the season ends.
Word got out weeks ago that the deal was done, even before the transfer window opened. Now, with the window about to open, the clubs and Endrick said it themselves. The 19-year-old wants to play in Lyon's first game next year.
He'll be back in Madrid after this season. The idea is for him to play a lot and grow as a player.
Real Madrid signed Endrick in 2024 when he turned 18, but they'd had an agreement since he was 16. All the big clubs wanted him, but he's a Real Madrid fan, so his mind was made up.
People thought he'd play a bigger role this season. Even though he played a little, he hasn't really stepped up from being a substitute, first under Carlo Ancelotti, and now he's playing even less under Xabi Alonso.
The young guy started in the Copa del Rey recently and impressed Alonso. But they agreed a loan was the best thing. BeiN Sports says the club thinks this is a good way for Endrick to get better, not a step back. They believe in him and think this loan will help him get back on track.
Lyon sees this as a way to push Endrick to his best so he can get a spot on the World Cup team this summer. They're ten points behind the league leaders and five points from the Champions League spots. If they have a good second half of the season, they might get back into Europe's top competition.
Lyon will pay around $1.1 million (€1 million), which covers half of his wages for the six-month loan. He'll be wearing the No. 9 shirt.
Both teams are hoping this works out, with Real Madrid possibly getting a better player for the 2026-27 season.
BREAKING: DEAL DONE! LYON PAY €1M TO SECURE REAL MADRID WONDERKID UNTIL JUNE
Real Madrid’s €60m gem Endrick has joined Lyon on a 6-month loan. No buy option included as he seeks World Cup form.
Lyon got Endrick on loan for six months, until June 2026. They're paying Real Madrid €1 million, and they'll cover about half of his salary.
There's no option or obligation to buy him, so Madrid still controls their €60 million investment from summer 2024. He's still under contract with them until 2030.
The deal includes a guaranteed playing time clause. Paulo Fonseca, the coach, sees him as the future main striker after Lacazette and Mikautadze left this summer.
This move fits well with Lyon's aim to finish in the top five in Ligue 1. They've won eight out of 16 games and are ten points behind Lens. Endrick should give their attack a boost after the winter break.
Why he left Madrid
Endrick didn't get much playing time at Madrid under Xabi Alonso. He only played in one La Liga game and came on as a substitute in the Champions League because he was recovering from a hamstring injury.
Alonso said to be patient because he had tough competition from Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo. Even though he was doing well in training, he didn't get many chances.
He wanted to play regularly to get back into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for the national team.
Arsenal and Chelsea were interested, but he picked Lyon because they're in the Europa League and have Brazilian players there already, like Emerson and Abner. This should make it easier for him to adjust.
What's next?
Endrick hopes to play his first Ligue 1 game against Monaco in January. He's expected to fit into Fonseca’s attack after the winter break, using his scoring skills he learned in Brazil. If he does well, he could return to Madrid's first team or attract interest from other clubs. Scouts like his skills in the air, ability to hold up the ball, and finishing ability. He is just 19.
Madrid thinks this loan will help him grow, despite the early setback. Lyon hopes that wanting to play in the World Cup will motivate him to make an impact right away. People all over Europe think this short loan could change his career for both club and country.
SHOCK: REAL MADRID OFFICIALLY SETS €150M PRICE TAG AS VINICIUS JUNIOR CONTRACT TALKS COLLAPSE
Real Madrid may sell Vinicius Junior for €150M after contract talks fail and fans boo the star at the Bernabeu.
Word is, Real Madrid might sell Vinicius Junior if he demands a crazy contract like Mbappe or Messi. They don't think he's worth that much, so they might ship him off—especially since Saudi Pro League teams are interested. The club thinks no player is bigger than them.
Vinicius's contract: When does it end?
Big bucks: Is Vinicius worth Messi/Mbappe money?
Ex-Real striker Predrag Mijatovic has been critical of Vinicius. He told Carrusel Deportivo that if Vinicius wants the same deal as Mbappé or Messi, he clearly wants out. If he wants to stay and run down his contract, fine.
Mijatovic said that the club is more important than any player, and everyone needs to get that Madrid will keep winning with or without Vinicius.
He added that Real Madrid always has to be bigger than any player.
If Vinicius doesn't renew, Real Madrid should sell him. The club just can't let players or their agents control things.
Saudi Pro League: Will Vinicius move there?
Teams might start sniffing around Vinicius next year if he and Madrid can't agree on a deal. The Saudi Arabian teams are expected to be at the front of the line.
Omar Mugharbel, head of the Saudi Pro League, previously told Marca they've been interested in Vinicius for a while, and it's just a matter of time and talks.
He added that foreign players have always been part of Saudi teams. The number of foreign players allowed has changed over the years, and right now it's eight plus two under-21.
Bringing in outside players to make the league more exciting has always been part of the plan. What's changed is the quality of players coming, with guys like Benzema making a big splash.
Boo birds: Vinicius jeered by Real fans
Vinicius is currently in Dubai, having taken a trip after Real reached their winter break. He jetted out of Spain right after his own fans booed him during a 2-0 win against Sevilla, where he was subbed off.
This season, he's only got five goals and eight assists in 24 games. With the home crowd turning on him, the rumours about him leaving have heated up. Now he is being considered more expendable with Mbappe in Madrid, while guys like Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo fill support roles.
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